Other arrangements of Merry Christmas
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Build a fire and gath er (E)’round the tree,
fill a glass and may be (D)come and sing with (C)me.
So kiss me un der the mis (A)tle toe, pour out the wine, let’s toast and pray for De cem (G)ber snow.
I know there’s been pain this year but it’s time to let (A)it go, next year you nev (F)er know but for now, Mer ry Christ mas.
We’ll dance in the kitch en while em (A)bers glow, we’ve both known love but this love we got is the bеst (G)of all.
I wish you could see it through my eyes and you (A)would know, my God, you look beau (F)ti ful
right now, Mеr ry Christ mas.
The fire is rag ing on
and we’ll all sing a long to this song.
Just hav ing so much fun,
while we’re here, can we all spare a thought for the ones who have gone.
Mеr ry Christ mas, ev ’ry one.
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It’s (C)Christ mas time for (A)you and I, we’ll have a good night and a Mer ry Christ mas.
It’s (C)Christ mas time for (A)you and I, we’ll have a good night and a Mer ry Christ mas.
It’s Mer ry Christ mas time.
Merry Christmas — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Merry Christmas" by Ed Sheeran: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Merry Christmas”
- What key is "Merry Christmas" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Merry Christmas is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Merry Christmas"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Merry Christmas" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Merry Christmas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Merry Christmas"?
- "Merry Christmas" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
- Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Merry Christmas" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Merry Christmas" by Ed Sheeran. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Merry Christmas" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Merry Christmas" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.